Caring for wood floors is simple when you have the right advice. Imagine a house with a beautifully restored wooden floor. The picture that we create is one of warmth, sophistication and elegance.
Wood flooring is not only great to look at, but they are functional and, if restored correctly, will age well and last a lifetime. What is the process of gaining the perfectly restored floor?
Step 1) The area that you are restoring needs to be cleared of furniture, window treatments and anything that could be damaged through the sanding process.
Step 2) Repairs to the floorboards need to be completed. Loose boards need to be nailed down and any protruding nails prepared.
Step 3) The entire floor will require sanding. This process can be arduous and time consuming, but time taken to approach the job correctly will pay dividends with the results. It is imperative that you keep the machine moving constantly.
Step 4) Sand with the Edger; sand around the perimeter of the room where the drum sander could not reach. This machine is notoriously difficult to control and use, so it should be used with caution.
Step 5) Repeat the sanding process with the drum sander and edger with medium and fine grit sanding paper.
Step 6) You can fill any holes with a wood filler. This should be used generously and should be smoothed over any holes or scratches.
Step 7) Stain your floor; this step is optional and is completed prior to the finishing process. Natural wood is a statement in itself, but staining is required when looking to achieve a lighter or darker finish.
Step 8) Finish your floor; these are available in matte, satin, semi-gloss and high gloss options. The best tip to this process is to complete the area around the doorway last and begin in the furthest spot from the doorway.
We are professional wood floor restoration specialists. We aim to offer each client with information and advice to ensure they are confident in their ability in caring for wood floors. Please get in touch by calling 0800 852 7177.
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